History of Philadelphia,cannot be told without starting first with the Philadelphia Kensington, and Philadelphia Fishtown evolution.

Historic Philadelphia neighborhood Fishtown, did not experienced any expansion until early 1700’s. Prior to William Penn arrival, this place was known to Native Americans as Shackamaxon.

In 1729 wealthy Englishman from Barbados, Anthony Palmer, acquired close to 200 acres of land to develop as a new town. Palmer named it Kensington, after England Kensington monarchy. Soon after, Kensington has evolved into an enormous growth. The waterfront expansion and commercial fishing activities has evolved into a birth of a Fishtown district, bounded by Delaware River, Frankford Avenue on the West, and Norris Street on the North-East.

Philadelphia history fact reveals that as part of the Kensington Empire, Fishtown was active participant in the economic and residential expansion in America in the mid-1700.
By roads and water Kensington and Fishtown were bustling with commerce. Historical Philadelphia started to flourish as center of arts and education, science and industries.
Not many landmarks were preserved in Fishtown.

Kensington Methodist Episcopal"Old Brick" Church - the oldest church in Kensington and Fishtown. Founded in 1809, and rebuilt in 1854 at which time “old bricks” were used of the former church, thus name “Old Brick” Church.

Shackamaxon(Read more...) Lenape Indian village along the Delaware River, where they first met with William Penn. Peaceful Treaty was established between them in 1682 along those shores what is now known as Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown.

Site along the Delaware River in Fishtown is undergoing the expansion of the Interstate highway 95, where archaeological dig takes place;
Forgotten streets names that were initially used in historical Philadelphia;
The annual Philadelphia Memorial Day ceremony through the streets of Fishtown;
Pioneering transformation of historical Philadelphia industrial land into sustainable green farm.

Recreation centers and Libraries in most communities as they do in Fishtown play integral part of the neighborhood existence.
They are the Heart of the community. They strengthen community through programs and services enhancing personal growth and development. They offer residents the opportunities of strengthening knowledge, gatherings, or a full array of physical activities.

I-95/Girard Ave Interchange revitalization and expansion Project phased into 5 Section and 3 miles long will stretch out for 10 years. It will create 10 lanes on I-95 reducing traffic jams, better access to Delaware Ave., and whole riverfront.I-95 Construction/ Expansion in Philadelphia Fishtown